*EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL COMMERCIAL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL COMMERCIAL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C12061. Cal. 45 ACP. Fine early commercial Government Model in full 1911 configuration with orig thin front sight and rnd top rear sight. It has long hammer spur & short grip safety spur and straight, smooth main spring housing and is fitted with orig diamond checkered walnut grips. Bbl appears to be a commercial type but has a small “P” upside down and parallel with the bore on the bottom of the skirt area. Front strap is marked “43BN / 5” which indicates that this may have been a unit purchase issue side arm. Accompanied by two orig 2-tone lanyard loop magazines and a fine commercial flap holster with spare mag pouch on front. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of a fine professionally restored finish with a few scattered pin pricks of pitting on the slide. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with fine pitting in the grooves. Magazines are dark but completely functional. Holster is very fine although slightly stiff with top stitching on belt loop missing. 4-37950 JR182 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1111	$1,725.00	EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL COMMERCIAL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C12061. Cal. 45 ACP. Fine early commercial Government Model in full 1911 configuration with orig thin front sight and rnd top rear sight. It has long hammer spur & short grip safety spur and straight, smooth main spring housing and is fitted with orig diamond checkered walnut grips. Bbl appears to be a commercial type but has a small “P” upside down and parallel with the bore on the bottom of the skirt area. Front strap is marked “43BN / 5” which indicates that this may have been a unit purchase issue side arm. Accompanied by two orig 2-tone lanyard loop magazines and a fine commercial flap holster with spare mag pouch on front. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of a fine professionally restored finish with a few scattered pin pricks of pitting on the slide. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with fine pitting in the grooves. Magazines are dark but completely functional. Holster is very fine although slightly stiff with top stitching on belt loop missing. 4-37950 JR182 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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